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Scotland

Robert the Bruce, captures Dumfries, Scotland

1313

Robert the Bruce, captures Dumfries, Scotland

Scotland

Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, did indeed capture Dumfries, Scotland, during his reign. Robert the Bruce, also known as Robert I, ruled Scotland from 1306 to 1329 and played a …

King Robert the Bruce captured Berwick on Tweed

1318

King Robert the Bruce captured Berwick on Tweed

Scotland

The siege of Berwick was an event in the First War of Scottish Independence which took place in April 1318. Sir James Douglas, Lord of Douglas took the town and castle of …

Declaration of Arbroath

1320

Declaration of Arbroath

Scotland

The Declaration of Arbroath is the name usually given to a letter, dated 6 April 1320 at Arbroath, written by Scottish barons and addressed to Pope John XXII. It constituted King …

King David II Bruce of Scotland, born.

1323

King David II Bruce of Scotland, born.

Scotland

David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371) King of Scots, son of King Robert the Bruce by his second wife, Elizabeth de Burgh (d. 1327), was born at Dunfermline Palace, Fife. He …

David II, married

1328

David II, married

Scotland

David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371) was King of Scots from 1329 until his death in 1371. Upon the death of his father, Robert the Bruce, David succeeded to the throne at the …

David II (aged, 7) crowned at Scone.

1331

David II (aged, 7) crowned at Scone.

Scotland

David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371) was King of Scots from 1329 until his death in 1371. Upon the death of his father, Robert the Bruce, David succeeded to the throne at the …

Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray, died

1332

Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray, died

Scotland

Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray (c. 1285 – 20 July 1332) was a soldier and diplomat in the Wars of Scottish Independence, who later served as regent of Scotland. He was a nephew of …

Battle of Halidon Hill

1333

Battle of Halidon Hill

Scotland

Battle of Halidon Hill (July 19, 1333) was fought during the second War of Scottish Independence. Scottish forces under Sir Archibald Douglas were heavily defeated on unfavorable …